Two brothers, a police officer and a boxing promoter, vie for the affections of a lovely young woman.Two brothers, a police officer and a boxing promoter, vie for the affections of a lovely young woman.Two brothers, a police officer and a boxing promoter, vie for the affections of a lovely young woman.
Thomas E. Jackson
- Doc Mullins
- (as Thomas Jackson)
Harvey Parry
- Joe Delancy
- (as Harvey Perry)
Phil Bloom
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Mushy Callahan
- Mushy Callahan - the Referee
- (uncredited)
Billy Coe
- Billy Coe - the Fight Timekeeper
- (uncredited)
Mabel Colcord
- Mrs. Adams - O'Hara's Neighbor
- (uncredited)
Lucille Collins
- Girl Asking Mike to Dance
- (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
- Lady in Ring
- (uncredited)
Edward Gargan
- Tough Guy Slugged by Danny
- (uncredited)
Joseph Glick
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
Huntley Gordon
- Man at Danny's Fight Checkup
- (uncredited)
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- Writers
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis film's earliest documented telecast took place in Portland OR Wednesday 5 December 1956 on KLOR (Channel 12); it first aired in Cincinnati Tuesday 25 December 1956 on WKRC (Channel 12), in Sacramento CA Saturday 2 February 1957 on KRCA (Channel 3), in San Diego Friday 15 February 1957 on KFMB (Channel 8), in Boston Sunday 16 March 1957 on WBZ (Channel 4), in Columbus Tuesday 9 April 1957 on WTVN (Channel 6) and in Indianapolis Thursday 18 April 1957 on WTTV (Channel 10).
- GoofsAt the beginning of the film, a shadow of the boom microphone can be seen moving onto the stove to the right of Ma O'Hara.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Captain Blood: A Swashbuckler Is Born (2005)
- SoundtracksWhen Irish Eyes Are Smiling
(1912) (uncredited)
Music by Ernest Ball
Played during the opening credits and often in the score
Also played as dance music by the band at the firemen's ball
Featured review
A great introduction film for would-be Cagney fans
Though hard to find (it is not available on VHS or DVD), this film is worth catching at any hour Turner Classic Films decides to air it at. A cute cookie-cutter comedy at first glance, this film stars James Cagney and Olivia de Havilland, as well as lesser-known (today, not then) stars Pat O'Brien and Frank McHugh (Father Tim in the Crosby classic "Going My Way").
Cagney is the youngest (Danny) of three Irish brothers all living with their mother (played by Scotswoman Mary Gordon - look for Cagney's ad lib about the "wee bit of Scotch" coming out in her). Oldest brother Patrick brings home nice girl de Havilland, and Danny falls for her. The plot includes a boxing match, a Fireman's Ball, and plenty of New York Irish stereotypes. It adds up to a charming couple of hours, still in good condition and standing the test of time very well. Comedy that does that is worth waiting to see.
Cagney's performance stands out, because he's so very much in character and immersed in the story, despite the reported shooting time of eighteen days. This was just another MGM product back in the day, and it'd be worth lobbying to get it out on DVD today for posterity.
Cagney is the youngest (Danny) of three Irish brothers all living with their mother (played by Scotswoman Mary Gordon - look for Cagney's ad lib about the "wee bit of Scotch" coming out in her). Oldest brother Patrick brings home nice girl de Havilland, and Danny falls for her. The plot includes a boxing match, a Fireman's Ball, and plenty of New York Irish stereotypes. It adds up to a charming couple of hours, still in good condition and standing the test of time very well. Comedy that does that is worth waiting to see.
Cagney's performance stands out, because he's so very much in character and immersed in the story, despite the reported shooting time of eighteen days. This was just another MGM product back in the day, and it'd be worth lobbying to get it out on DVD today for posterity.
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- maidenjedi
- May 29, 2003
Details
- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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